On May 27, 2025, chaos erupted at a new aid distribution site in Rafah, Gaza, established by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), a U.S. and Israeli-backed initiative. Thousands of desperate Palestinians overwhelmed the site, leading to reports of gunfire from Israeli troops, resulting in at least one death and numerous injuries. The UN and various humanitarian organizations criticized the GHF's operations, arguing they violate humanitarian principles and are ineffective in addressing the dire needs of Gaza's population, which faces severe food shortages due to an ongoing blockade. The situation has drawn international condemnation and raised concerns about the politicization of aid delivery.